George Mason University professor Carl Szabo joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss artificial intelligence and its impact on higher education.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world as we know it. OpenAI’s ChatGPT became the fastest-growing consumer application in history, after reaching 100 million monthly active users just two months after its launch, according to a UBS study in January 2023.

In higher education, the rise of AI text generators and chatbots is driving faculty and administrators to rethink their institutions’ curriculum and policies.

ChatGPT has raised concerns of increased opportunities for cheating and plagiarism, as well as inhibiting students’ learning. A BestColleges survey found that 51% of college students agree that using AI tools on schoolwork constitutes cheating or plagiarism. However, one in five students use them anyway.

AI can enhance students’ thinking, problem-solving and other skills that will help them in the workplace. (iStock)

AI isn’t going anywhere, and it’s up to students to determine its role within their studies. Here are three ways parents can help their students navigate the use of AI.

WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?

First, encourage your student to seek ways to use AI to support and improve their learning, rather than as a shortcut or means of doing less work.

Educators across the country have raised concerns that AI tools will hinder students’ ability to develop........

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